Alaska And Its Resources

WILLIAM H. DALL

Publication: Lee and Shepard, 1870, Boston

First edition. Thick 8vo. Cloth, front cover device and spine titles stamped in gilt, brown front and rear endpapers, xii, 627 [1] pp., frontispiece, introduction, illustrated, plates, map, appendix, glossary, bibliography, index.

Arctic Bibliography 3575 says: "The author headed the scientific corps of the Western Union Telegraph Co. Expedition, 1866-68, exploring and studying the Yukon River, the surrounding territory and inhabitants from Nulato to Bering Sea, especially Norton Sound. Pt. 1 of this book is a chronicle of Dall’s numerous journeys by boat and dog sledge in this region, during that period. It includes a detailed account of the country, traveling conditions, food and hunting, sledges, the natives and their living conditions, customs and treatment by the Russians. Pt. 2 (based on observation and research) describes the geography, history, inhabitants, and resources of Alaska (including climate and agriculture, geology and mineral resources, fisheries and fur trade)." "This is the first major work on Alaska .... an account of Alaska's potential and the attitude toward Alaska in the early years, the work was and is essential." (Ricks p.77).

Two small library notation on the title page, light cosmetic touch-up to the spine ends and corners, else a near fine, internally clean and tight copy, housed in a cloth slipcase.